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The spectacular English Riviera Airshow will return the first weekend in June. Make a weekend of it and stay over to explore all that the English…- Paignton Festival (formally Torbay Carnival) takes place at the end of July/early August.
- The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
- In September every year, England's Seafood Coast will play host to a feast for all the senses.
- From 6th-21st June 2026, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from…
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Dates
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- 27 Nov 2026to30 Dec 2026
Address
Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AFTelephone
01803 555872PAIGNTON
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- 27 Nov 2026to30 Dec 2026
The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2026 show will capture the magic of our previous…
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Type:
Christmas
Dates
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- 4 June 2027to6 June 2027
Address
Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AGPaignton
Dates
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- 4 June 2027to6 June 2027
The English Riviera Airshow returns to Paignton seafront Friday 4th to Sunday 6th June, with tens of thousands of visitors expected to flock to Torbay for one of the region’s most spectacular weekends of the year. This year’s event promises a…
Type
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Air / Air Show
Dates
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- 6 Aug 2027to8 Aug 2027
Address
Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JTTelephone
01803 853989Brixham
Dates
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- 6 Aug 2027to8 Aug 2027
Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has grown to become one of the biggest in the area. While principally a Steam Fair, the gathering has expanded its attractions to its vintage brothers and…
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Car & Motor Vehicles
Dates
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- 24 July 2027to1 Aug 2027
Address
Paignton Green and other locations, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BNTelephone
01803 900108Paignton
Dates
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- 24 July 2027to1 Aug 2027
Paignton Festival is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who rely solely off donations from the public and local businesses and traders. Without financial support from them they would be unable to put on this successful event every year.
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Community
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2027to21 Aug 2027
Address
Paignton Green, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BGPaignton
Dates
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- 17 Aug 2027to21 Aug 2027
Family fun and events - 80th Anniversary
Type
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Children's
Dates
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- 21 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
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- 21 Nov 2026
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.
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Performance
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Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
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Join Paignton Pantomime Productions this Christmas for a whimsical journey in Mother Goose: The Pantomime, a delightful retelling of the classic tale infused with music, laughter, and plenty of audience participation!
Follow Mother Goose, a…
Type
Type:
Christmas
Dates
- From:
- 8 Nov 2026
Address
Palace Theatre Paignton, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
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- 8 Nov 2026
Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!
See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage…Type
Type:
Family
Dates
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- 15 May 2027
Address
Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HFTelephone
01803 665800Paignton
Dates
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- 15 May 2027
As seen on BBC ONE and voted the U.K’s no 1. Dolly Parton tribute by the Agents Association of Great Britain. And undeniably one of the BEST Dolly impersonators you will ever see. West End star Kelly O’Brien is a true professional. Kelly is the best…
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Concert
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